James Bond 007 Made It Legendary — Glastron Is Still Alive and Kicking in 2026
Glastron’s James Bond legacy began with the GT-150 in Live and Let Die, and the brand still builds fun, affordable performance boats in 2026.
GlobalBoat
Market Intelligence & Insights
Editorial analysis and practical insights for the global boating industry, built on marketplace visibility.
Market Intelligence
GlobalBoats Market Intelligence
GlobalBoats combines marine market intelligence, buyer trends, yacht industry analysis, marina development insights, and international marketplace visibility into one structured platform for the global boating industry.
Built for brokers, dealers, yacht builders, marina operators, charter companies, and international marine professionals.
Order
Newest first
ヤマハ:The Japanese Sea is Quiet, Silent Power — and Often Seen by One Producer of Fishing Boats: Yamaha.
Yamaha’s fishing boats reflect a distinctly Japanese approach to the sea: quiet, durable, and built for demanding daily work. This article explores their history, design philosophy, and limited export
You Spend $500,000 for Your Boat, but It Sucks at Sea — The Real One Doesn’t: Nordhavn
A look at the Nordhavn 46 MK II and the brand’s long-range cruising philosophy, built for reliability, redundancy, and true offshore capability.
How Much Does a Yacht Broker Really Earn? Part 2
Yacht brokerage income is commission-driven and highly variable. This article explains typical earnings, commission splits, regional differences, and what it takes to succeed.
How Much Does a Yacht Broker Really Earn? Part 3
An editorial look at where yacht brokers earn the most in the €200,000 to €20 million market, from key segments and locations to charter and management income.
How Much Does a Yacht Broker Really Earn? Part 1
Yacht brokerage commissions can look generous on paper, but splits, overhead, and long sales cycles mean a broker’s take-home pay is often much lower.
From Qatar’s Desert to Cyber Ships: How the Cyber LNG Vessel Will Revolutionize Global LNG Shipping
An editorial look at how Qatar’s LNG rise, U.S. export growth, and the limits of today’s carriers are setting the stage for a cyber-enabled LNG vessel.
China to Los Angeles Container Freight Rates: A Decade of Extreme Volatility (2016–2026)
A decade-long look at Shanghai to Los Angeles container rates, from pre-pandemic lows to the 2020–2022 surge and the renewed volatility of 2026.
The MTU 16V 4000: German Engineering Powering the World’s Finest Superyachts
The MTU 16V 4000 has become a benchmark in superyacht propulsion, combining high power output, efficiency, and proven reliability for demanding owners and builders.